Members of the New Orleans Fire Department were joined by the Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 632 and the Muscular Dystrophy Association to celebrate their 60-year partnership of the “Fill the Boot” campaign.

“For six decades, firefighters have fueled MDA’s mission the find treatments and cures for life-threatening muscle diseases,” the news release stated. “The campaign also helps support MDA’s worldwide research program and national network of 200 specialized medical clinics.”

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu attended the event where he presented a special proclamation announcing Aug. 29 to Aug. 31 as “Fill the Boot” weekend. Various other officials attended the event located in the Garden District before the boot collection began.

According to information from MDA, the money raised will also help send children affected by muscle diseases to a weeklong summer camp in Louisiana.

Anyone wishing to donate can find the firefighters throughout the Greater New Orleans area throughout the weekend. You can also visit the MDA website.